Welcome Day is Tuesday, August 21!

Cartoon drawing of four students wearing backpacks with a blue sky and clouds in the background. "Rochester Community and Technical College Welcome Day. August 21, 10am-3:30pm" Welcome Day is a day for incoming students to find their classes, take a campus tour, learn about and visit campus resources, meet other students, and have fun! This event is held in an open-house style. Come and go as it works in your schedule.

Welcome Day Schedule

10am-11:45am: Check-in and tours at Main Campus

11am-12pm: Learn how to use D2L, RCTC’s Learning Management Service

12-1pm: Lunch at the Heintz Center and the opportunity to visit the Resources and Student Club information tables

1-2pm: Bingo at Heintz Center

2-3pm: Learn how to use D2L, RCTC’s Learning Management Service

2-3:30pm: Heintz Center tours

A Trolley Shuttle will run from Main Campus to Heintz Center from 11:30am-3:45pm.

Welcome Week is August 25-29!

Cartoon drawing of five students against a blue backdrop with color confetti around them. "Rochester Community and Technical College Welcome Week. August 25-29"

Welcome Week Schedule

Monday: Muffin Monday • 8-10am
Join us in the Main Campus Atrium and Heintz Center Commons to grab a muffin on your way to class! Our staff will be available to escort you to classes and help you find rooms if you need it.

Tuesday: Tacos & Tie Dye with Student Government • 12-1:30pm
Join us for some delicious tacos and tie dye your own shirt while hanging out with your Student Government executive team on the Sports Center Lawn. Tell them about changes you want to see and learn more about our upcoming Senator Election on September 12th!

Wednesday: What’s Up Wednesday • 11am-12pm
Join Student Life in the Hive (Cafeteria, 3rd Floor of College Center) for our Student Resources PhotoScavenger Hunt. Participants get entered in a prize drawing!

Thursday: Tacos & Tie Dye with Your Heintz Center Advisors • 12-1:30pm
Join us for some delicious tacos and tie dye your own shirt while hanging out with your Heintz Center advisors. Ask them questions about your major or get help connecting with your resources on campus.